Dried whole eggs imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of dried whole eggs by South Africa reached $2.3 million in 2024 (252 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 45% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $4.2 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.3M | 252 t |
| 2023 | $4.2M | 389 t |
| 2022 | $1.5M | 181 t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 461 t |
| 2020 | $940K | 182 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 235 t |
| 2018 | $3.5M | 483 t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 249 t |
Where South Africa imports dried whole eggs from
Denmark alone supplied 75% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Denmark | $1.7M | 75% |
| France | $259K | 11% |
| Poland | $113K | 4.9% |
| Netherlands | $112K | 4.9% |
| Italy | $99K | 4.3% |
| Taiwan | $1K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.18 per kg, 38% above the world average of $6.66. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa dried whole eggs imports (HS 0408.91): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 0408.91: Eggs: birds' eggs (not in shell, excluding yolks only), dried, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter.
Common questions
What is the value of dried whole eggs imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported dried whole eggs worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 252 tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 144 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 45% on 2023.
Which countries supply dried whole eggs to South Africa?
Denmark was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by France (11%) and Poland (5%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 7 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of dried whole eggs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.18 per kg in 2024, 38% above the world average of $6.66 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of dried whole eggs to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 59%. The peak was 2023 at $4.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for dried whole eggs?
The HS code for dried whole eggs is subheading 0408.91. It sits in HS chapter 04 (dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0408 page.
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